General Practitioners

• Warts
• Cryotherapy
  ) is sometimes recommended. This has the benefit of treating subclinical lesions that are often undetectable, and allows extensive lesions to be treated without the discomfort of cryotherapy.
• Primary Care
  Our office staff is trained to meet your needs as best as possible with triaging by experienced medical personnel. We maintain a running list of patients with urgent needs which can significantly decrease the wait time, often within a few days at the most. Being flexible also helps in getting you in sooner. Your primary care physician may also expedite this process by seeing you first and consulting directly with Dr. Ha. If you are willing to see the PA sooner, Dr. Ha may also be available in the office for a consultation if necessary.
• Family Practice
  Julie's professional career began in family medicine, allowing her to build a strong foundation caring for newborns to geriatric patients. Realizing that one can never be "done" with learning, she has participated in clinical research and as a patient educator in a multicenter study with the goal to improve the delivery and outcome of patient care. In her seven years in family practice, she has treated many dermatology-related conditions, but focusing on this discipline as a specialty was a long-time goal.
• Diarrhea

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Wound Care
  These shallow wounds are the result of shaving off a growth (wart, keratosis, mole, etc) or from the treatment of shallow skin cancers through the process of scraping off the tumor and heat cauterization of the base using a blunt electric probe. Generally they are about as deep as finger-nail scratches to skinned-knees. Ideal wound care consists of daily cleansing during your bathing routine or rubbing alcohol followed by application of unscented petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and a small bandage. Neosporin is unnecessary and may occasionally cause contact allergy. Delaying the formation of a scab as long as possible results in the best-appearing wound as it prevents the “iceberg” from settling in the middle and inhibiting skin cells from migrating to each other. Once a dry scab has formed, however, daily wound care may cease. See the above tips for dealing with scabs. Total healing time depends on the body location with faces healing as quickly as 10 days to legs taking up to 6 weeks.

Plastic Surgeons

• Moles

Dermatologists

• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Skin Cancer
  Dr. Ha returned home to Virginia to apply the broad base of knowledge from Hopkins’ specialists. His wide-ranging clinical interests include the treatment of autoimmune blistering skin diseases, connective tissue diseases, skin cancers including melanoma, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. The strengths of his skills are also based on a foundation molded by the best of Baltimore’s community dermatologists who volunteer their time and pass on their pearls of wisdom daily. Dr. Ha takes pride in providing quality, compassionate care for patients of all ages throughout northern and central Virginia. To date, Dr. Ha has performed over 16,000 surgical excisions and cosmetic reconstruction of skin cancers and tumors with over a 99% long-term cure rate.
• Dermatology
  Please contact our office to schedule an examination with our clinicians. At Prince William Dermatology, all examinations and treatments are performed by the dermatologist or trained PA. Being trained specialists in the pathophysiology of the skin, we are unparalleled in these skills. Before considering these services elsewhere, ask your physician if their residency and board certification included dermatology training. Settle for no less.
• Acne Treatment
• Eczema
  Rachel’s experience assisting for a dermatologist in Maryland (a Johns Hopkins Clinical Professor) solidified her desire to pursue a career in this specialty. While some of the skills of a dermatologist were initially acquired on-the-job as a medical assistant, Ms. Grabill’s months of training under Dr. Ha’s tutelage has honed her diagnostic and procedural skills to an expert level. Rachel places an emphasis on listening to patients’ concerns and performing thorough skin examinations. She is adept at diagnosing rashes and treat conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, warts, and screening for skin cancers. She has fully embraced Prince William Dermatology’s reputation for being thorough and providing effective, compassionate care. Her goal is not just to manage a problem but to hopefully eliminate it.
• Lesions
  Should a surgical procedure be necessary, Dr. Ha has successfully performed over 15,000 excisions and is residency-trained to remove most skin cancers as well as benign lesions and tumors. All surgery is performed comfortably in the clinic without the need for unnecessary, costly outpatient surgery. Pain control is achieved utilizing quick-acting, local anesthetics without causing drowsiness. Patients often do not require assistance or transport but companions are always welcome and may accompany the patient into the room. Meticulous care is taken using advanced, plastic surgical techniques to achieve the best cosmetic outcome. Most procedures are completed in less than a half hour.
• Chemical Peels
  Retinoids are cousins of vitamin A designed to target both deep inflammatory acne and surface, comedonal acne (“blackheads”, “whiteheads”) by gradually opening up the narrow, clogged pores. Salicylic acid comes in the form of cleansers and gels to dissolve the plugs, acting synergistically with retinoids. Side effects are sun sensitivity, dryness, and irritation. A chemical peel may ensue if overzealous applications of retinoids are used. You are advised to gradually acclimatize your skin to the benefits of retinoids over 4 to 6 weeks. A pea-sized amount is sufficient for the entire face and should be applied with dots placed symmetrically over the forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, jaw line, and chin before rubbing gently into the skin. Moisturizers may be immediately applied to reduce irritation. Start by applying the preparation two nights a week and gradually increase to every other night. You should be able to use this medication every night within 2 months. While it may initially appear that your complexion is worsening, the long term benefits will become apparent within 2 to 6 months.
• Rashes
• Psoriasis
  Methotrexate is an effective chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressive medication that has been used for the chronic treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory disorders for more than 30 years. It treats both the skin and joint manifestations of the disease. Most patients note improvement after one month of treatment and reach a steady state after three.